Maurice

As you laid on the ground you recalled all the moments that lead you to this moment in your life. The rustle of the leaves nearby was soothing to your ears and the rocky earth below you was smooth and cold.

You were just six years old when a HUGE looking creature found you. At least he looked huge from your tiny six year old height. It was Maurice that had found you, he didn’t say much but he lifted you out of the hole you were sitting in. You don’t remember how or when you fell in that hole but you remember when he found you.

He brought you back to a camp and stared at an ape for a while. It was confusing but you assumed they were talking telepathically since you were so young.

He eventually took you to his ‘home’, a small hut near many others. Laid you on a bed and then left you there to sleep. 10 years later you still lived in the hut with him, he was a father figure, a teacher, and a best friend. You don’t remember the last time you saw a human. All you know is the life you were living at that moment.

Soft thumping approached the hut and you sat up quickly. “Lunch.” A deep voice rumbled, then Maurice walked inside through the doorway and approached where you were sitting. His hand nudged your shoulder to get your attention. His eyes studied your face, making sure you were okay. Then he took you by your hand and pulled you up to your feet. After he got you up he turned around and started leading you to where everyone in the village would eat lunch.